US failed to explain reasoning for dismissing Adani case, judge says
By Samuel Rubenfeld ( June 26, 2026, 19:12 GMT | Insight) -- Federal prosecutors have failed to justify their dismissal of charges in a high-profile fraud and corruption case involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a US judge ruled Friday, demanding further explanation. The judge ordered the government to advise as to “each reason” for dismissing the indictment against all eight defendants, and to provide “sufficient factual support for each basis.” He directed prosecutors to do so no later than July 13.Federal prosecutors have failed to justify their dismissal of charges in a high-profile fraud and corruption case involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, a US judge ruled Friday, demanding further explanation....
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